US Bridges

Local Y-256 over Straight Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 1.0W 3.2N of Larkinburg · Structure no. 000431007003668

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Y-256 over Straight Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Y-256 over Straight Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Y-256
CrossesStraight Creek
Location1.0W 3.2N of Larkinburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50912, -95.58887
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Y-256 over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Y-256 over Straight Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Local Y-256 over Straight Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Y-256 over Straight Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Y-256 over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.